Melor's future

In July of 2011 Melor graduated high school.

Melor with his younger brother Chow arrived at the orphanage October 2006

Melor had been brought to us by his Grandfather.

Melor and his brother was growing older it had gotten harder and harder for their grandparents to care for the two.  A the time Melor wasn't attending school regularly and hanging around the wrong group of children which only made it harder.

   2005

Grandpa's house 2007

Over the next 5 years Melor grew up at the orphanage.  There were some rough moments that stretched us and many moments that stretched Melor forcing him to make positive changes towards becoming a man.

Previous to his coming to A Greater Hope Melor had not been attending school for quite some time and this made it very difficult for him to get through high school.

There is only something like 10% of the population graduating in the first place.

But he did it, he hung in there graduated is now preparing for a vocational school.

We chose this path with Melor rather than traditional college, because this vocational school has so much to offer and his all his cost for living will be provided for during this time.

Melor will be attending Project Khmer Hope where he will learn all things construction for the next year.  He will have intensive English classes and grow in his faith through their worship and church services.  

While he waits for his classes to start Melor is helping us around the house on staff.

Once Melor finishes his schooling they will even help with job placement for him or he may choose to study more in a different area.  I have suggested to him that he learns a little bit of landscape/gardening.

We are proud of his accomplishments thus far.  We are most proud that he made it when so few do.

We hope his successes will encourage the rest of the children and secure their thoughts; that their  futures to will be okay if they work at it and keep their Hopes with Christ.

Here are some photos of his school tour.

 Wonderful grounds

  classrooms

  Beautiful building

  Engine repair

 air-condition & appliance repair

 

 Electrical wire and repaire

 Fantastic tool room

 Outdoor workshop/class room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Hydroponics

  Lockers

 Dorms for 120 students

 

 Green spaces

 School was built in 2005

 English - Church - Worship area

 

 

 Dining hall

 

 Library

What a great and impressive place built and run by Godly people.

We couldn't have hoped for more for Melor.

http://www.livingstreams.org.sg/pkh/

Praise to God for Martha's Recovery

 I hadn't planned on posting on Martha again, 

but the recent photos that came to us this week were amazing.

The amazing hand of God and the willingness of people to pray and help.  

I hope that it is a bit encouraging to you.

Some times a life can be easily saved when we take the time to help.

 7 months ago Martha wasn't eating and at 2 years old she was at 2 kilos, barely over her birth weight.  Today she is pushing 7 kilos.  

I encourage you to get involved with a good work some where, some how 

and take time to make a difference.

Thank you to those involved in her recovery.

She still has physical therapy to go through but her life is no longer endanger. 

I am told that the Firecracker Golf Tournament was a success and wonderful time.

I want to personally thank all who supported this effort, 

from the organizers, donors, guest to the facility that allows us to host such an event.  

Thank you.

Time, effort, money or your prayers I am sure made the difference. 

I was told the most of these type fundraising events are down by 50%.

God has blessed us how every.

You have blessed us.

Kit Carson